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Volume 94 • Issue 1 July 1, 2019 thru December 31, 2019
DARKROOM DOOR JOURNAL OF THE CLEVELAND PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY INC.
Ice Sculpture by Bob Kowaleski
2nd Place Nature Competition
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CLUB HEADQUARTERS IN THIS ISSUE:
9543 Broadview Road Competition Photos . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . 86 photos
Broadview Heights, OH 44147 President’s Message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
www.clevelandphoto.org
Welcome New Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS From the Editor’s Desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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P.O. Box 470303 The Rest of the Story...John Moddejonge Moddejonge. . . . . 44
Broadview Heights, OH 44147 Winter Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2018-2019 CPS OFFICERS: Member Feature: Dennis and Vicki Wert. . . Wert . . 14
President: Debbie Zimmerman Member Feature: Lauri Burkons Burkons. . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . 22
debzim72@gmail.com Member Feature: Jackie Sajewski . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
1st VP: Chuck Fitzgerald Member Accomplishments . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . 39
photophitz@gmail.com Member Candids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Candids. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2nd VP: Barb Cerrito
In a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Snapshot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
bbcerrito@aol.com
Secretary: Rob Erick Community Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
rober9200@aol.com Club Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Info. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Treasurer: Vicki Wert
vwert@sbcglobal.net
Past President: Joanne Damian
jldamian@me.com
BOARD MEMBERS:
President’s Message
by Deb Zimmerman
Lauri Culp (term ending 2020)
Bill Keaton (term ending 2020)
How quickly the past 6 months have gone. I can’t
Mike Kopkas (term ending 2020)
Barb Pennington (term ending 2020) believe my term as President will be ending in a
Chris Camino (term ending 2021) few short months. I have enjoyed serving the club
Bob Kowaleski (term ending 2021) in this role. I have met amazing people along the
Eric Wethington (term ending 2021) way. Many of whom I would not have gotten to
Kathie Golobic (term ending 2021) know as well without this role in the club. If you
Dan Sandy (term ending 2022)
are looking to get to know the membership better,
Donna Schneider (term ending 2022)
Joe Vanecek (term ending 2022) volunteering is the way to do it. It also helps make
Deborah Willis (term ending 2022) the club the amazing place we love so much.
DARKROOM DOOR EDITORIAL STAFF: Our Friday meetings have been quite eventful. We have had 2 downtown
Editor: Deborah Willis night field trips, photo competitions, open critique nights with judges,
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Welcome New Members!
Please join us in welcoming the following sixty-six members
who joined CPS June 1 - December 31, 2019
Shellie Abood Anne Huber Don Penn
Sara Binggeli Nikki Huffman Sean Periyathamby
Tom Bognar Anna James Shelli Pirozek
Luanne Bole-Becker Elaine Joseph Terri Pouliot
Alana Brill Phil Juarez Josua Rader
John Bueche Lynn Keenan Tim Rader
Rachel Burger Howard Kimmel Nick Riley
Mark Chollett Amber Kravitz Jill Sestak
Karelyn Coffin Michael Lachman Cynthia Sheeler
Richard Columbaro Victor Maciejauskas James Shoemaker
Tom Cucuzza Ramon Malaya Ram Singh
Kshama Daphtary Tom Malinchak Joe Skarupa
Dominic DiLiberto Ed Marks Jackie Spirko
Mariel Drost Mario Measor Kathleen Sutton
Natalie Elwell Denise Meekins Brenda Traffis
Sally Fechtel Julie Metzger Andy Tubbesing
Nancy Feighan Kyle Meyer Donna Wakeland
Jessica Fortuna Jon Newcomb Jana Yenyo
Rob Grimm Chris Nichols Darla Zajack
Sharon Grob Brenda Obrien Alan Zelina
Wayne Haberstro Michael Okrent Denise Zeman
Ray Huang Brandon Parsons Mark Zietlow
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From the Editor’s Desk
by Deborah Willis
Welcome to our first issue of the decade! Our newsletters cannot happen without stories and pictures
from our members. Do you have something to share with
Thank you to our hardworking officers, committee chairmen
the club? Is there a technique or equipment you think
and members, and all those who work quietly behind the
others would be interested in? Did you have an interesting
scenes to make CPS a premier photography club.
photographic adventure? Have you attended a field trip or
Special thanks to Lisa Adcock, Dave Brooks, Mary Kay taken a class or workshop and want to share your experience
Coletta, Rob Erick, and Bill Keaton for their contributions or information? If so, please write an article. We encourage
to this issue. you to include some images with your write up – we love
sharing the images you create.
The theme for this issue is winter photography. Our feature
article includes tips on taking care of the photographer, Mary Kay Coletta will be retiring as proofreader for the
equipment, and taking photos. We hope it will inspire you Darkroom Door with this edition. We thank her and extend
to venture outdoors and capture some great images. our sincere appreciation to her for her years of service and
expertise. With her departure, we are in need of additional
Along with our regular features which highlight our proofreaders. If you are interested please let us know.
competition images and members, Lisa Adcock provides
“The Rest of the Story” of John Moddejonge, who was The deadline for our next issue, which will cover the period
featured in our last issue. We’ve continued our new features of January 1 – June 30, 2020, is July 15, 2020.
welcoming new members and highlighting our community
Our email address is DRDeditor@clevelandphoto.org.
service endeavors.
~ Deborah
The Rest of the Story...
by Lisa Adcock
The Fall, 2018 edition of the Darkroom Door
contained an article about John Moddejonge,
a prominent, historical CPS member, with a
touching, bittersweet back story. At the time
of publication, I did not have a photograph
of Maria (“Ietje”) Steenaert, the whole
inspiration and theme of the story, to share
with you. I have always felt this to have been
an open-ended detail “left hanging.” Mauritis
Domans has graciously forwarded a photo his
mother uncovered of Maria and her family. On
the left is John Moddejonge kneeling in front
of Maria. Maria’s father lies in front of her
mother (the one who repeatedly extracted the
promise not to marry). On the right, Maria’s
brother Hendrik (John’s penpal and Mauritis’
grandfather) kneels in front of Maria’s sister,
Anna, and one of John’s sisters. Warmest
thanks to the Dolmans family for sharing this
photo!
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Winter Photography
Winter Photography Tips
by Deborah Willis
We are very fortunate in Northeast Ohio to have the take a photo. Most camera stores sell special photo
privilege of fully experiencing all four seasons. Winter can gloves with thin thermal fabric around the fingertips and
be an exciting time to go outdoors and capture some great a special fabric on the palms. These features allow for a
photos as evidenced by Bob Kowaleski’s photo Ice Sculpture secure grip and full control of your camera. Wear flat-
that graces the cover of this issue. When the first snow heeled waterproof boots at least calf high with enough
falls covering our cityscape, familiar surroundings take insulation to keep your feet warm. Dress in lightweight
on a fresh new look and provide opportunities to capture layers of breathable fabrics such as wool and polyester,
familiar settings from a unique perspective. However, many so you can adjust the layers to your body temperature
photographers choose to limit their winter photography to based on your activity level. As a general rule, the base
indoor family functions and social gatherings. While winter layer for the top and bottom of your clothing layers
weather does present photographers with some challenges, should be something synthetic that, as the label will
here are a few tips to encourage you to venture out and get state, “wicks moisture” (moves sweat away from the
some great outdoor photos. skin) and dries quickly. This will help prevent sweating
that can lead to hypothermia. Avoid cotton. It absorbs
Taking care of the PHOTOGRAPHER moisture once it gets wet, and wet it will stay wet and will
become cold in cold temperatures. Be equally mindful
of the comfort of your model(s). Allow time to warm up
in your car or shelter as needed. And always remember
to remain aware of your surroundings—the snow may
cover safety hazards.
Taking care of GEAR
Photo Credit: Viktor Hanacek at PicJumbo
1. Planning. Plan in advance the amount of time you will
spend outdoors, under what weather conditions, and
where you can go for warmth, shelter, and safety. Have
emergency provisions (winter-worthy transportation,
fully charged cellphone, snack, first-aid kit, emergency 1. Invest in a good camera bag. Most photographers have
numbers, medications, and location of the area where a significant financial investment in their equipment and
you will be shooting) on hand. Consider shooting with a want to protect that investment. Most of today’s digital
friend. And, always let another know where you will be cameras are designed to function well in weather down
and your anticipated time of return. to at least freezing, but a good camera bag will provide
2. Dress for the weather. Protect your face, hands, and additional protection for your gear investment. You will
feet. Wear a hat appropriate for the weather conditions. want to select a camera bag that is purposely designed
A face mask, wrap, or scarf will help protect your face to be a camera bag. It should have enough padding
from the cold and wind, and will also help protect your to protect your gear as well as offer some level of
camera from the freezing condensation of your breath. protection against the elements. A black, weatherproof
Wear warm gloves that allow for good finger movement camera bag will absorb light and its heat, so the inside
so you don’t have to unglove your fingers each time you of the bag and your equipment will stay a bit warmer
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Winter Photography
Winter Photography Tips Continued
than the outside winter temperature. A waterproof bag time as this will warm them up, which can also lead to
should allow you to brush off snow and prevent moisture condensation.
seeping in. Your camera bag should be able to hold
5. Avoid swapping out. Anticipate your needs and select a
all of the essential gear you need for a shooting day
lens that will avoid the need to be swapped out while
and anything else you usually take with you (i.e., heat
shooting. If you do need to swap out, try to plan so that
warmers, extra socks, medications, snacks, beverage,
you change lenses in your car or sheltered area. Just as
etc.). Carefully consider what gear you will really need for
you would change batteries, media cards, or a lens when
shooting and the environmental conditions—be careful
shooting any place where there may be dirt or dust, you
not to overpack. Make sure you pack so that your camera
will want to shield your camera from snow. If that is not
bag is not too heavy for your back and shoulders or
possible, try to block wind and snowflakes from getting
impedes your mobility.
inside your camera.
2. Prep your gear for the colder temperatures. If you take
6. Bring Extras. Bring extra batteries and SD cards, and
your warm camera immediately into the cold air moisture
carry them close to your body so they stay warm. Batteries
will start to accumulate on the outside and may enter the
lose their power when exposed to low temperatures and
inside of your camera. While your camera bag will serve
the number of shots you can take in one charge may
as an insulator, allowing your camera gear to warm or
drop 50–70% in cold temperatures. Avoid alkaline
cool slowly, consider placing your packed camera bag
batteries which do not do well in cold temperatures. The
in the coldest area of your home for an hour before and
best rechargeable batteries are lithium-ion followed by
after going outdoors. This will minimize the chance of
NiCad and NiMH, which should perform well down to
condensation forming on the lens and viewfinder window.
32°F (0° C). If using non-rechargeable batteries, lithium-
3. Protect your camera from the elements. Modern DSLRs ion is a good choice. Remember, even though batteries
and camera equipment generally function fine in wintry may appear exhausted in cold weather, they will regain
conditions, however, if your plans include shooting when their power once they warm back up.
snow is falling, consider some additional protection for
your camera. This is a good time to use a lens hood Taking IMAGES
that will keep snowflakes from falling directly onto the
1. Camera settings.
exposed front lens. If you plan to take extensive photos
If your camera has
during snowstorms, you might want to consider investing
a Snow or Snow/
in a good snow or rain cover. It will keep your camera and
Beach Scene Mode,
lenses dry during photo shoots and minimize the chance
consider using it,
of liquid getting close to your camera’s electronics. A
as it is designed to
lower-cost option is to cover or wrap a plastic bag around
expose correctly. If
your camera, cut out a hole for the lens, and place a
your camera doesn’t
rubber band around the lens barrel to keep it in place.
have this, set it to
If your camera ever gets wet, bring it indoors, wrap it Matrix Metering.
in a dry towel, and let it sit for several hours. The towel Usually, this
absorbs the moisture. Do not try to wipe the snow or metering mode will
water off as you risk pushing it inside the seams where choose the correct
the electronic components are, which can cause damage exposure for snow.
to your camera. If it’s sunny, set the
White Balance to
4. Avoid moisture from your breath. Hold your breath
Sunlight. You may
when taking a photo. Your breath contains high amounts
love the blue cast
of moisture and heat. If you breathe directly onto
of the snow on an
your camera or lens, condensation may form just like Photo Credit: Trang Pham at Pexel
overcast day, from a
blowing your breath on a mirror. When it gets cold that
creative perspective, since blue tones denote cold or cold
condensation freezes, it may cause the lens elements
weather. However, if you want the snow to appear white
to glaze over with ice making viewfinders unusable.
on an overcast day, set your White Balance to Cloudy to
Don’t hold lenses in your hand for extended periods of
correct this.
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Winter Photography
Winter Photography Tips Continued
2. Capturing falling snow. Consider using a telephoto lens to life by contrast. If there isn’t a bright color that you
with a focal length of 70mm and up. A 200mm lens and want to capture, consider shooting in black-and-white. A
up is recommended to capture the best images. Shoot at lens hood is useful in avoiding lens flare caused by highly
the shallow aperture (consider f/4.5–6.3). Make sure to reflective snow.
set up the fastest shutter speed that you can (1/400 of
4. Using flash. Remember you can use flash when shooting
a second or faster). This will allow you to capture a depth
outdoors in the winter. It can help highlight foreground
of field an effect where the snowflakes right in front of
objects, provide a catchlight, or eliminate undesirable
the lens and behind the focus point appear larger. Having
shadows.
snowflakes large and slightly blurred in front and behind
your subject will create a magical illusion. With a slow 5. Using filters. Consider using a polarizer. This will help
shutter speed, snowflakes will appear as streaks of white. darken blue skies, add definition to clouds, eliminate glare,
With a fast shutter speed, they will appear as white dots. and add more saturation to colors. Be discriminating
Gently falling snow on a calm day may require as little as to make sure you do not over-polarize giving the sky
1/125 sec. to freeze motion. During blizzard conditions, an unnatural appearance. Try adjusting the amount
1/350 sec. may barely be enough. When in doubt, of polarization in a few shots to see what works best.
consider bracket shots using various shutter speeds and Graduated neutral-density filters are helpful in equalizing
aperture combinations to find out what works best with variations in exposure between different parts of a scene
your equipment for the weather conditions. such as the foreground, or the background and sky.
3. Capturing the whiteness of snow. Snow makes for 6. Photographing people. Remember to be mindful of their
beautiful winter photography opportunities, but can comfort and allow for warming opportunities. It is also
wreak havoc on your camera’s exposure meter, resulting helpful to ask them to wear clothing that will contrast
in images that are under-exposed, or darker than you and stand out against a white background which, will
want. This happens because the glare from the snow make focusing easier. If you have a model outdoors in
confuses your camera, causing it to read the light in the cold temperatures they will probably end up with red
scene wrong. Snow is very reflective – it will reflect most cheeks (which is not so bad) and a red nose (which may
of the light falling on it from the sky, making exposure not be so good). If your model has a red nose in every
settings more consistent throughout the frame. When you photo, try adjusting the saturation in Lightroom. Move
are shooting during sunny and bright winter conditions the Red Saturation slider slightly to the left (at about –10
or trying to capture the whiteness of snow, you may need or –15), and the Orange Saturation slightly left (at –5 or
to adjust your exposure compensation so that the snow –10). Decreasing the red and orange saturations will help
looks white instead of gray. tone down the red nose.
All the white confuses the camera metering system, which 7. Photographing wildlife. Photographing wildlife is a bit
is then likely to underexpose. It will try to see the white easier because it will generally be the main subject/focal
of snow as 18% gray which may result in darker images. point of your photograph, adding an element of color, so it
This can be resolved through exposure compensation. is important to have wildlife correctly exposed. It is helpful
You need to find the exposure compensation function on to spot-meter on the animal, taking into consideration
your camera, which usually looks like a “+/-” button. It whether it’s predominantly white, neutral-toned, or dark,
may also be accessible from inside your camera menu and then set your exposure compensation accordingly.
system. Begin by taking a photo and looking at the image When in doubt, bracket exposures. Remember to focus
on the screen. If the snow looks white, no exposure on the eye and always use good judgment and maintain
compensation will be needed. If the snow doesn’t look a safe distance. This is when your telephoto lenses will
white, use the exposure compensation to overexpose the come in handy.
scene. Try +.3 (1/3 of an f/stop) first. If that doesn’t
work, try a +7 (2/3 of an f/stop), and if that doesn’t On the following page are some photos created by our
work, you can try a setting of +1 (one full f/stop).Other members, to inspire you to go out and capture some great
situations may require much more adjustment; it will winter photos.
depend on the subject, framing, metering mode and
light. When the landscape is white consider bringing it
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Winter Photography
Winter Photography Tips Continued
Escaping the Storm by Bill Keaton
Sole Survivor by Russell Whittemore
Snowy Mountain by Jen Cockrell
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Competition Photos – Black and White
Bull Rider by Ronald Wilson, 1st Place, Perfect Score
Leader of the Pack by Vicki Wert, 1st Place
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Competition Photos – Black and White
Glass Blower 2 by Rick Carrell, 2nd Place Monkey at Work by Mike Kopkas
The Potter by Susan Bestul
10Competition Photos – Black and White
Eagle Eye by Bob Kowaleski, Honorable Mention
Dandelion Fluff by Sharon Vetalice, 3rd Place Return to the Pines by Dave Ciborek, 3rd Place
11Competition Photos – Black and White
Enough Light to Read By by Jon Theobald, 1st Place
The Ethopian Scholar by Jon Theobald, 1st Place
Revelation by Rick Carrell, 3rd Place
12Competition Photos – Black and White
Curvatures by Rich Bradshaw, 3rd Place
Framing the Tower by Jackie Sajewski, 2nd Place
Modern on Beach by Jane Sydney, 1st Place
Harbour House, Milwaukee by Shishir Kapadia, 1st Place
13Member Feature
Dennis and Vicki Wert
by Bill Keaton
She’s more artistic; he’s more
of a technician. Together they
are one of the more successful
couples competing at the Cleveland
Photographic Society.
“The photography binds us,” said
Dennis Wert, laughing. Last year he
and his wife, Vicki, placed two photos
on the CPS wall of fame during the
end-of-year competition. Dennis
took the Picture-of-the-year award
in the pictorial print category with
his “Jasper National Park.” Vicki Dennis and Vicki Wert stand in front of their personal photo wall at their home.
took the Ruth Morrison Award in the Each placed in the 2019 end-of-year competition and have a photo hanging on
the CPS wall of fame.
nature category with her “Canna Lily
Leaves.” about the social aspects of being with people and sharing
their work.
Vicki was bitten by the photography bug first, starting in
the 1970s, when she was given an Olympus OM–1. Her “We don’t take the results that seriously,” Vicki said. “But
website states she started photographing family events [competitions] are great as a learning tool when you first
and holidays but was soon drawn to outdoor subjects. start. Our photography improved by leaps and bounds
after we started competing.”
“My first real camera was one Vicki got me,” Dennis said,
adding it was a little more advanced than hers. Neither are big followers of famous photographers, saying
their inspiration is much closer to home. Vicki said Chuck
“It was my first gift to him,” Vicki added. “That is how
Bentivegna, who is still a CPS member but no longer
we started our travels. Back then, we put together photo
active in competitions, has been their biggest source of
albums. We have scads and scads of negatives.”
inspiration. Both claim he has acted as a mentor.
Vicki was born in Kentucky, and her family moved when
Dennis cited Ansel Adams as a favorite but admitted that
she was seven to the Cleveland area, where she was raised.
was, in part, because his black-and-white work is more
Dennis was born in Cleveland and raised in Maple Heights.
appealing to him with his color blindness.
Each has been married before, and between them have five
Both are retired and enjoy traveling in pursuit of photo
children, 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
subjects. Since 2015, they have been traveling with Jim
Vicki has a college degree in music but said she learned Nilsen Photography photographing in Europe. They prefer
she had to support herself so she became a certified photo tours over photo workshops because they are more
public accountant. Something that would surprise most interested in the tour person having already scouted
people, she said, was she has never taken an accounting locations where they can photograph as they please. Vicki
course. said they don’t have time to go places and take a chance
on hit or missing things. She also said photo workshops
After high school, Dennis took classes in architecture tend to burn the candle at both ends and they don’t want
but soon learned his color blindness was restrictive in a vacation with that hectic a pace.
that field. He switched gears and went into structural
engineering. While they share a love of photography, they have some
differences in subject matter. Vicki likes outdoor stuff and
They discovered the club about 10 years ago when Dennis nature, and Dennis said he would be as happy wandering
heard about CPS from a colleague. They started competing downtown Cleveland taking pictures of historical buildings.
right away, and still do. These days competitions are more
14Member Feature
Dennis and Vicki Wert Continued
“I am not a flower shooter, but I did enjoy the lavender Dennis has an interest in aviation and has his private
fields,” he said of a recent trip to France. “But I liked the pilot’s license. He enjoys watching the plane accident
fields with the placement of the buildings.” investigations shows on TV.
Both said they are not competitive with each other when it Dennis has always liked to work with his hands and added
comes to photography. a workshop to their home. Being the admitted techie, he
does all the matting and framing for their work. He also
“It’s not like ‘ha-ha, I did better,’ when it comes to
volunteers his time and skills to do woodworking for the
competitions,” Vicki joked.
B&O Roundhouse, often a CPS field trip destination.
“I know Vicki is the better photographer,” Dennis admitted.
Vicki, in just the last year, has started working with a lens
“She is more artistic; I am more technical. I don’t have the
ball in her photography. Needing a better way to hold the
artistic vision.”
ball in the field, she turned to Dennis for an answer. He
Though not competitive with each other, it might surprise and his son, David, designed a tripod mount to hold the
some to learn they don’t share gear. They each have their lens ball and are now going to try to market it at https://
own bag with Nikon D800s and D850s, Nikon 16–35 and www.dmwengineering.com/products/lens-ball-mount.
24–120 f/4 lenses and Tamron telephoto zooms.
Again, the technician and the artist working hand-in-hand.
“He’s not going to be my sherpa!!” Vicki said. “We take
Both have nothing but praise for CPS and have taken both
care of ourselves.”
the editing and fundamentals classes. They claim to have
They try to take one big photo trip a year and say Ireland learned a lot from competitions and other club members.
and Costa Rica are on their bucket lists.
“We would not be taking the photos we are if not for the
In addition to her photography, Vicki enjoys working and club,” Vicki insisted. ❑
photographing in her flower garden. She plays oboe for
the Cleveland Philharmonic Orchestra, “One of the best
volunteer orchestras in Cleveland, and there are several.”
During the last three years, she has also “been up to here,”
gesturing to neck level, with putting together the CPS
Intermediate Photoshop class, that she also instructs.
Vicki also serves as treasurer for CPS.
Jasper National Park by Dennis Wert Canna Lily Leaves by Vicki Wert
15Competition Photos – Nature
Gargoyle by Keith Marchand, 1st Place, Perfect Score Butterfly At Rest by Bill Keaton, 3rd Place
Wooded Reflection by Vicki Wert
16Competition Photos – Nature
Got Milk by Jon Theobald, 2nd Place Anhinga at Lake Apopka by Gary Wood, 1st Place
Making a Splash by Vicki Wert, 1st Place
17Competition Photos – Nature
Racoon in the Woods by Richard Ader, Honorable Mention Eloquence in Flight by Bob Kowaleski, 2nd Place
Red Orchid by Jane Sydney, Honorable Mention Feed Me by Susan Bestul, 1st Place
18Competition Photos – Nature
Dawn in a Michigan Meadow by Neal Linebaugh, 3rd Place
Calla Lily Curves by Kathy Amari, 3rd Place
Dragonfly by Hubert Ho, 2nd Place
19Competition Photos – Nature
Annapurna at Dawn by Terry Martin, Honorable Mention
Olympic Lavender by Michael Miklus Zion at Sunset by Susan Bestul, 3rd Place
20Competition Photos – Nature
Jaguar by Dave Ciborek, 3rd Place The Bee and the Monarch by Jon Harford
Sparkling Jewels by Joseph Miko Lillies by Leslie Nutt, 2nd Place
21Member Feature
Lauri Burkons
by Bill Keaton
Overcoming what she called being
“paralyzing shy,” Lauri Burkons took
the plunge and last year started
entering the CPS “B” competitions. “I
didn’t think my images were worthy
— even in critiques I wondered why
I bothered, but I learned so much.”
The effort paid off, as her photograph
“Hoodie” won picture of the year
amongst “B” competitors.
Lauri is all Cleveland, born and raised
on the east side. She calls Northeast
Ohio home, but her career as an
independent training consultant has
her traveling the country for months
at a time. Because of that, there are
stretches she is not often home and
doesn’t have the time she would like
to spend with photography.
While relatively new to CPS, she has
been practicing her photography
for many years. After college, Hoodie by Lauri Burkons
photography became her biggest
hobby. She owned a Brownie camera in the 1960s, and Ohio, but has “chosen family across the country and in
purchased her first “real” camera, a completely manual Canada.”
Practica, with the first paycheck from her first real job. “It
was my workhorse for over 30 years,” she said. Musicians and people are still among her favorite subjects,
though she has traveled a lot and has “files and files” of
She started taking photography seriously while she photographs from around the world – South America,
attended college, drawn to taking pictures of musicians. China, Spain, Morocco, and Canada. Bucket item places
she would like to visit she describes as places “in my own
“I wanted to capture that moment of pure emotion pouring
backyard,” like the Grand Canyon, Cape Cod, and the
out of the musicians as they performed,” she explained. “I
redwood forests.
went to a lot of local concerts.”
Other interests include auto racing, in which she is an
Lauri discovered CPS by surfing the internet for local
official; music, as she plays the flute; and genealogy.
camera clubs. She has been a member since the middle
of 2018, adding she was surprised to find a local club When out and about taking photographs, she does so
with roots dating back to the 1880s. with a bag that includes three cameras, zoom and prime
lenses, a small tripod, and a supply of extra accessories.
She took the beginning Photoshop class and then followed
by taking the Intermediate Photoshop Class. She claims Traveling for work has taken a lot of time recently, but
being a member of CPS has “absolutely” been a help with when things slow, she expects to be active in the CPS
her photography, and has helped her gain confidence. regular competitions. ❑
Burkons calls herself a “single gal,” with no family left in
22Competition Photos – Photojournalism
Heron on Log by Rick Mills, 1st Place, Perfect Score
Reflections of Fall by Dave Ciborek, 1st Place Golden Holiday by Joseph Miko, Honorable Mention
23Competition Photos – Photojournalism
Buggy by Ronald Wilson, Honorable Mention
Town Approaching Storm by Glenn Petranek, 3rd Place
Marriott Atrium by Ron Werman, 2nd Place
24Competition Photos – Photojournalism
Praying Hands by Justin Foster, 1st Place
Puddle Reflections by Jackie Sajewski, 3rd Place
Suspended in Air by Susan Bestul, 1st Place
25Competition Photos – Photojournalism
Watchman Milkyway by Donna Schneider, 1st Place Whats for Lunch? by Kathy Amari, 1st Place
Navajo Arch by Terry Martin, 3rd Place
26Competition Photos – Photojournalism
Main Avenue Bridge by Sharon Vetalice, 3rd Place
Burning Man Sculpture by Ron Werman, 3rd Place The Wild Dream by Jon Theobald, 3rd Place
27Competition Photos – Photojournalism
Cradled Tulip by Vicki Wert, 1st Place
She Wolf by Jackie Sajewski, 1st Place
28Member Feature
Jackie Sajewski
by Bill Keaton
Many photographers dream of traveling to exotic places to
photograph. Jackie Sajewski turned the tables and helped
pay to bring an exotic performer from Japan to Cleveland
to photograph.
Jackie was at a conference where the Japanese style of
dance called Butoh was being discussed. The speaker
mentioned if enough people were willing to pay, a dancer
was willing to travel to the United States for photography
sessions. Butoh is a form of dance that arose after WWII,
and tends to be free-style and often “angry.”
She chipped in and was able to do a one-on-one session
with the dancer, and one result was her photograph
“From the Heart,” which hangs at CPS as the winner of
last year’s Charlie Cervenak Award during the end-of-year
competition.
Jackie said photography was a big part of her life growing
up, as her parents documented their lives. She did the
same with her children, and composite frames of family
hang in her dining room. She grew up and attended
Catholic schools in Erie, PA, and there were not a lot of
opportunities to take art classes.
She started taking photography seriously as an art form She said she was made to feel welcome, told not to worry
about 2009. She was living in Erie, her husband bought about matting the first time, and actually placed with one
her a Canon and she enrolled in a photography course of her entries.
at the Erie Art Museum. Jackie said she had two great It was around 2010 when she joined CPS and took the
instructors, Art Becker and Ellen Anon, who were a big fundamentals class, where she claims she learned
influence. Anon is the author of several books and a a lot. She is inspired by the photographers in CPS,
“wonderful nature photographer.” naming Russell Whittemore, Dennis and Vicki Wert, Barb
Her husband suddenly died, and after a shake-up at Pennington and Nancy Balluck. She doesn’t really study
STERIS, a manufacturer of medical equipment where she any of the old masters of photography, and Ellen Anon
worked, she took a company-offered move to Mentor. remains her biggest inspiration.
Jackie is a service engineering specialist, and at Mentor Because she works full-time, most of her vacation time is
STERIS makes various equipment used in operating spent with her children, one who lives in Austintown, and
rooms. two in South Carolina. She has two granddaughters, so
there is little time available to travel for photography.
The move to Mentor also increased her interest in
photography as she was looking for a way to meet new Jackie does like to attend photo conferences, though,
people. CPS was the only close camera club on the internet because they are usually of short duration and offer a lot
that met throughout the year. of bang for the buck. Manufacturers bring in big-name
photographers to lecture at conferences, so there is an
“The first night I attended (CPS) was a competition night,” excellent opportunity for learning. She recently attended
she explained. “I was floored with how organized it was.” a Chicago conference that was only $79, and also cited
She had mounted a couple of prints for the competition the quality of the conference held by the local Pixel
and discovered all the other entries were matted as well. Connection.
29Member Feature
Jackie Sajewski Continued
From the Heart by Jackie Sajewski
“I love dance photography,” Jackie said, explaining her Jackie shoots with a Canon 5DMark4 and has a variety of
photographic passion. “I have always loved ballet. I grew lenses. Her favorite is her 70–200 f/2.8, which she likes to
up with dance and ice skating.” shoot wide open for a shallow depth of field. She recently
added a Sigma 135mm f1.8 for the same type of shooting.
Her passion for photography and dance led her to sign up
to photograph the Verb Ballets, a dance company based Only recently has she really started concentrating on
in Shaker Heights. portrait photography, and that is a direction in which she
hopes to expand. Not the volume of many studios, but
Jackie has also used her knowledge to teach dance and what she calls fine art portraiture where she can deliver
figure skating to the handicapped and, surprisingly, the to a client five or six images that truly reflects the subject.
blind. “The blind have so much trust in you,” she said. “I
enjoyed working with them and they are so proud.” Something most people wouldn’t guess about Jackie is
she hates scary movies and is afraid to check under her
Photography does take up much of her free time, and bed at night.
Jackie is the past president of the Western Reserve
Photographic Society, where she also served as chairman “Yet I love to go camping, even by myself in the woods,”
of its competitions. Jackie said. “It doesn’t make sense, but there just seems
to be peacefulness when I’m in my cozy tent under the
She also worked for five years for Now You Lay Me Down stars at night.”
to Sleep, a program where volunteer photographers will
photograph stillborn children at the parents’ request. Jackie gives a lot of credit to CPS for her photographic
Though depressing, she thought it a worthwhile program. journey. When she first joined she entered almost
Parents cherish the photos, and some still contact her every competition, “because judges can add a different
occasionally. perspective and look at a photo more fairly.
Last year, she accepted a three-year term on the Mentor “I think the world of the club,” she added. “There is
Arts Commission. something there that can benefit everyone.” ❑
30Competition Photos – People
Terry the Canadian Trapper by Dave Ciborek, 1st Place Mother Nature by Jackie Sajewski, 1st Place
Venice Side Walk by Tom Knapp
31Competition Photos – People
Pool Shark by Nancy Kekelik
Golden Girl by Jackie Sajewski, 2nd Place Distinguished Gentleman by Marina Neyman, 3rd Place
32Competition Photos – People
Elegantly Balanced by Justin Foster, 1st Place Madonna at the Harp by Bill Keaton, Honorable Mention
Light Dancer 1 by Ronald Wilson, Honorable Mention
33Competition Photos – People
Vienna Maestro by Rich Bradshaw, 3rd Place
Laotian Girl by Richard Ader, 1st Place Old Soldier by Richard Ader, 3rd Place
34Competition Photos – Creative
Bad Reception by Russell Whittemore, 1st Place, Perfect Score
Magic Mushrooms by Deb Zimmerman, 1st Place
35Competition Photos – Creative
Beaming Out by Sarah Zietlow, 3rd Place Baseball Apple by Mike Kipkas, 2nd Place
Slinky Glow by Fran Zahniser, 1st Place
36Competition Photos – Creative
Just Ducky by Barb Cerrito, 2nd Place
Two-Faced by Jackie Sajewski
Fire in the Sky by Rosemary Flanagan, 2nd Place
37Competition Photos – Creative
Night Dancer by Betsy Janda Kawarau Bridge Bungie by Dan Hennessy, 2nd Place
Sharing a Smile by Chris Camino
Cleveland Globe by Vicki Wert, Honorable Mention
Fairy in a Bubble by Eric Wethington, Honorable Mention
38Member Accomplishments
Here’s to our Fabulous Members’ Accomplishments!
by Lisa Adcock
Ron Posner entered a Fuji Photography contest and had Maria Kaiser has 25 etchings and woodcuts hanging in the
a photo selected to be displayed at Grand Central Station Chagrin Falls Community Center, 16575 South Franklin St,
in New York City. Chagrin Falls, Ohio, until February 28, 2020. All etchings
and woodcuts are based on her favorite photographs of
Luanne Bole-Becker has the first exhibit of her work her favorite places she has been.
entitled Material Worlds at the Farrell Foundation at the
Center for Artful Living, 26633 Detroit Ave., Westlake, Kate Hasenohrl received a 2019 Honorable Mention in
OH 44145. Their website is www.Farrellfoundation.org. Photography at the Independence Home Days Art Show
Luanne’s work will be on display until January 24, 2020. for her photo titled Abstract Ride 140. ❑
Kris Bosworth appeared on the New Day Cleveland If you would like YOUR accomplishments listed here,
segment on December 3, 2019, for some well-deserved email Lisa Adcock at delph99@gmail.com with all the
publicity. pertinent details and please include any digital copies
of the photos. Thank you!
Abstract Ride 140 by Kate Hasenohrl
39Member Candids
Barb Cerrito Photo by Dan Lester
Bob Boyle at Upside of Downs Dan Lester (and pretty lady) Photo
Buddywalk, Photo by Don Keller by Unknown
Bob Boyle and Maria Kaiser at Upside of Downs
Dave Ciborek Photo by Dan Lester
Buddy Walk, Photo by Don Keller
Don Keller at American Lung Association Golf Dave Busch Photo by Brenda
event, Photo by Dan Lester O’Brien
Dave Ciborek, Maria Kaiser and Bonnie Lukcso at
Buddywalk Photo by Don Keller
40Member Candids
Kim Cebula-Wasielewski and Bruce Orr at WAGS Don Keller at American Lung Association Joe Vanecek at Cleveland Heart Walk,
event, Photo by Dan Lester Golf event, Photo by Dan Lester Photo by Don Keller
Photographer Joe Vanecek, Photo by Don Keller Joe Vanecek and Rick Carrell at Special Olympics Basketball, Photo
by Don Keller
Karen Kritzer at Eversight Gala, Photo by Don Keller Kim Cebula-Wasielewski , Dan Lester and Unknown Selfie
41Member Candids
Maria Kaiser, Photo by Don Keller
Rosemary Flanagan at Special Olympics Basketball,
Photo by Don Keller
Rosemary Flanagan at Upside of Downs Christmas Party, Photo by Don Keller
Dan Lester and Don Keller Selfie Don Keller at American Lung Association Golf event,
Photo by Dan Lester
42Member Candids
Julie Ross at WomanSafe Luncheon, Photo by Dennis Glazer Kim Cebula-Wasielewski with Superheroes, Photo by Dan Lester
Thomas Knapp at Upside of Downs Shelly Schultz and Don Keller, Photo Vic Evcic and Dan Sandy, Photo by Don Keller
Christmas Party, Photo by Don Keller by Dan Lester
Iron Soup Photographers, Photo by Nancy Kekelik Maria Kaiser at Cleveland Heart Walk, Photo by Don Keller
43In a Snapshot
Members’ Favorite Back Wall
The purpose of our Members’ Favorite Wall is for members No particular background or experience is required
to display their favorite images. Any member, from — simply a little bit of time and the dedication and
beginning student to seasoned photographer, can send in experience to maintain the level of professionalism
2–3 of their favorite images to be proudly displayed. We we pride ourselves on. There’s plenty of support and
like to regularly rotate the photos to showcase our guidance available to help you succeed. We just need the
members’ work. right person to step up and take on this role. Will it be
YOU??
If you would like to see YOUR image on the wall, here’s
all you need to do: Please contact info@clevelandphoto.org to learn more
• Email Lisa Adock an 8x10 image at 300dpi with all about our volunteer opportunities.
necessary editing and color correction completed. If As we conclude another fabulous program year, we thank
you are unsure of how to size your pictures, simply our outgoing Officers, Board Members, Committees, and
send me the edited file at its original size and I will Volunteers for their time, talent, and commitment. We
re-size it for you. Lisa’s email address is delph99@ welcome our 66 new members and encourage them to
gmail.com. The only restriction is that the photo be enhance their involvement through volunteerism. It’s a
family friendly (no graphic nudes). great way to get to know other members, learn and share.
• Clearly list the title of your photo and your full
name in your email. And, we extend our thanks to Sharon Grob, who has taken
on the responsibilities of our “B” competition chairman,
• Please do not place a watermark or copyright on your and Stacie Domaszewicz and Tim Conway our new Field
image. Trip Chairpersons.
• CPS is picking up the tab for the cost of printing.
Lisa makes every effort to display all the images
Competition Info
received and will display at least 2–3 images from any Please join us in welcoming our new “B” Competition
one photographer at a time. Any additional images Chair Sharon Grob.
submitted will be displayed the next time around. This
keeps the greatest variety of members work on display. For projection competitions, entries must be uploaded
through the ShutterScore application prior to the entry
If you have submitted photos in the past, you are welcome deadline (10 days before the competition). CPS now uses
to pick up your print at the club after it has been taken a common upload link for all projection competitions,
down. They are kept in a bin on the floor right underneath photojournalism evenings and exhibition entries. Once
the display. you have a ShutterScore account established, simply
login to upload your images. You do NOT need to wait
Get inspired! Be proud to share your work! Keep those for the email announcement. NEW THIS YEAR: Upload
images coming! links are now available for ALL 2019-20 competitions
– there’s no need to wait for the links to be activated a
Help Wanted few weeks before the competitions. You can now upload
entries for ALL of this year’s competitions at any time.
If you’ve been involved in almost any aspect of CPS, you
You’ll still have the option to replace images if you change
know that we can ONLY provide the services and programs
your mind, up to the entry deadlines. Questions? Please
that we offer because of the generosity of our members
email info@clevelandphoto.org
who volunteer their time. We pride ourselves on the fact
that we are an all-volunteer organization, solely focused
on helping photographers improve in their skills - but in CPS Membership Renewals
order to do that we need a LOT of help!
By way of reminder, CPS operates on a fiscal year that
From the most basic of tasks—like helping with hospitality runs from June 1 through May 31 – NOT on a calendar
setup and cleanup—to leadership roles, we need the right year. Based on this schedule, members receive a renewal
people to help us keep our traditions and programs alive. notice in mid-April. A follow-up reminder notice is sent if
your dues have not been received.
44B Competition Photos
Bordeaus Umbrella by Heidi Howse, 3rd Place Hitting the Ground in 3...2...1 by Marge Brady
Heading Home by Marge Brady, 2nd Place
45B Competition Photos
Double Exposure by Cerena Cernik
Costa Rica School at 45 Feet by Mike Gaul, 1st Place
Ice Sculpture at Reykyavik Harbor, Iceland by Neal Hazen, 3rd Place
46B Competition Photos
In Sickness and Health by Fran Morino, 1st Place
Saviors by Shellie Abood, 2nd Place
Working Hands by Amber Kravitz, 2nd place
47Community Service
We asked our Community Service Volunteers
to select their favorite photographs from
events they photographed the second half
of 2019 and share why they selected the
photograph. Here are some of their favorites:
Title: 3 Daisies
Name of Event: Walk to End Alzheimers (October 6, 2019)
Photographer: Maria Kaiser
Why Chosen: Standing at the podium is a grandmother
holding her blue daisy (she has Alzheimers,) a daughter
with the yellow daisy is a caregiver and the young boy
(her son/grandson perhaps – a white daisy.) This is to
Title: Dance with Me
represent the first person to be cured of Alzheimers! Most
Name of Event: Up Side of Downs Holiday Party
of the 4000 plus walkers that day were carrying different
(December 18, 2019)
colored daisies. I’ve photographed that event a few times.
Photographer: Rosemary Flanagan
It’s always lively, full of music and fun but I’m frequently
Why Chosen: This young couple was really enjoying
watching so many of the faces and wonder how difficult it
dancing—and they were good.
must be — FOR EVERYONE.
Title: A Droned Christmas Title: All I Want for Christmas
Name of Event: Up Side of Downs Holiday Party Name of Event: Up Side of Downs Holiday Party
(December 8, 2019) (December 8, 2019)
Photographer: Dan Lester Photographer: Dan Lester
Why Chosen: The boy asked Santa for a drone, so he Why Chosen: The little girl wanted a toy for her
could find all the stray dogs and give them homes! brother.
48Community Service
Title: Job Well Done Title: Little Princess
Name of Event: Animal Protective League Fur Ball Gala Name of Event: Up with Downs Buddy Walk (August 24,
fundraiser (November 2, 2019) 2019)
Photographer: Ron Werman Photographer: Karen Kritzer
Why Chosen: I was at the “photo booth” taking photos Why Chosen: I chose this photo because it is
of the guests. This photo shows some of the staff at impossible to look at this little girl’s face and not smile!
the end of the gala. They were celebrating a successful
gala as well as the fact that it was over for another year.
Title: Just because We’re having fun. Title: Me and My Dragon Name of Event: Juvenile Diabetes
Name of Event: True Freedom Name of Event: Akron Dog Park Research Foundation Fundraiser
Banquet (November 6, 2019) (BARC) Halloween Fundraiser Walk (September 29, 2019)
Photographer: Don Keller (October 13, 2019) Photographer: Karen Kritzer
Why Chosen: People will let their Photographer: Rosemary Flanagan Why Chosen: I chose this photo
hair down and have fun, even at a Why Chosen: The dog and his because it clearly indicates the
semi-formal banquet. They just owner both looked so happy! purpose of the event and shows
need a little push. Title: Walking for a Cause beautiful community support for
the little girl in the photo.
49CLUB HEADQUARTERS
OUR MISSION:
The mission of the Cleveland 9543 Broadview Road
Broadview Heights, OH
Photographic Society Inc.
44147
is to promote and advance
www.clevelandphoto.org
the understanding, passion and
joy of photography by providing
opportunities for education, THE CLEVELAND
skill development, picture taking, PHOTOGRAPHIC
competition, critique SOCIETY INC.
and fellowship.
CPS has operated
continuously since
1887, making us one of
the oldest camera clubs
CPS Competitions in North America. The
organization currently has
CPS holds competitions throughout the club year as a part of our regular over 800 members and is
Friday evening meeting schedule. Only members and current students can enter one of the few anywhere
images in competition, but all are invited to attend on competition evenings. to have its own permanent
Current competition categories are Creative, Nature, People and Black & White, clubroom. The objectives
and every competition also contains the opportunity to submit images in the of the society are to
Pictorial (Open) category. Competitions are split between printed images and promote and advance the
those which are digitally projected. In addition, the Club maintains a ‘B’ series understanding, passion
of competitions for students and newer members and also offers a series of and joy of photography by
Photojournalism nights, designed to focus on the image as a visual story with providing opportunities
only minimal digital editing. for education, skill
development, picture
CPS Membership taking, competition,
critique, and fellowship.
Annual dues: We meet almost every
Single member rate is $54 Friday evening and our
Couples are $81 meetings are always open
Family (couple plus one or more children) is $117 to visitors and guests—we
Junior member (under 18) is $36 invite you to visit us! Our
Distance member (roughly over 100 miles) is $36. clubroom is located on the
City of Broadview Heights
A downloadable application form and more details can be found on our campus. The clubroom
website: www.clevelandphoto.org opens at 7:00 p.m. Visit
our website for directions,
Join us and enjoy all the benefits of being a part of one of the most dynamic, maps, and further
active, and friendliest camera clubs in the U.S. Photographic education and information: www.
fellowship are our primary tenets and a part of all we offer. No matter your skill clevelandphoto.org
level or photographic interest, you’ll find lots of activities that will enhance
your skills—and you’ll have FUN along the way!
CPS is a founding member
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